Mission Blue Hope Spot: Emperor Seamount Chain

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Albatross_Shutterstock Dr. Sylvia Earle, legendary oceanographer, and her team at Mission Blue are igniting public support for a global network of marine protected areas – working to inspire the world to explore and protect the ocean. As part of these efforts, Mission Blue has designated the Emperor Seamount Chain as a Hope Spot. Hope Spots are […]

Adithya Srinivasan: One of India’s Youngest PADI Junior Master Scuba Divers & Junior Divemasters

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Adithya Srinivasan Meet Adithya Srinivasan, one of India’s youngest PADI Junior Master Scuba Divers and PADI Junior Divemasters. On the 7th April, 2019 and at just 12 years and one day old, Adithya Srinivasan become certified as a Junior PADI Master Scuba Diver with Temple Adventures in Pondicherry, India. The PADI Master Scuba Diver (MSD) rating is […]

The 12 Best Destinations for Diving With Endangered Marine Life

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According to the Smithsonian, there are over 2,000 species of endangered marine life. Each of these species plays a vital role in its habitat, yet because of pressures on the environment like fishing, pollution and more, these animals are all threatened with extinction. Divers have a unique opportunity to see and support these animals. By […]

Diving with Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know

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scuba diving with diabetes When I first went snorkeling as a teenager, I found myself constantly wanting to explore beyond where the snorkel could take me. I knew, deep down, that one day I’d get my scuba certification. Shortly after my 18th birthday, I was dealt a difficult blow when I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), also […]

Ocean Conservation Laws – Recent Successes Around the World

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DiverReef_Shutterstock While there’s no doubt that individual actions towards ocean conservation have the power to make positive impacts on our blue planet, legislation passed by city, state, and national governments also has the power to create big waves. As divers, we are deeply connected to the ocean as well as acutely aware of the many threats […]

15 Incredible Underwater Photographers to Follow on Instagram

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french-polynesia-schooling-sharks Do you ever catch yourself just mindlessly scrolling through Instagram? – ‘Yep that’s another photo of a smoothie bowl on my feed’. Instead, why not fill your Instagram with some incredible underwater photographers that’ll keep you inspired until your next diving adventure? Here are 15 underwater photographers that’ll keep your Instagram packed with incredible marine […]